No. 1,204 in Japanese
誇る
To be proud of; to boast.
In a sentence
この町は美しい景色を誇っています。
This town prides itself on its beautiful scenery.
The word '誇る' (hokoru) is used here to convey that the town takes pride in its feature, namely the beautiful scenery. It reflects a positive association and a sense of value.
彼女は自分の成功を家族に誇った。
She proudly shared her success with her family.
Here, '誇る' is used in a context where the subject proudly communicates or showcases accomplishments to others, indicating a sense of achievement.
科学技術の進歩を誇る国になりたい。
We strive to become a nation proud of its scientific and technological advancements.
In this sentence, '誇る' is employed in a future aspiration context, where there is a desire to be proud of certain achievements or advancements.
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